CHS Alumni Spotlight

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Danielle Southern, MSc'01

Biostatistics

Community Health Sciences Degree
MSc

Specialization
Biostatistics

Year of Graduation
2001

Current Position Title
Senior Research Associate

Current Organization or Sector
Centre for Health Informatics, University of Calgary

What are some key responsibilities in your current role, and what do you enjoy most about your role?
Managing and leading several projects related to methods in health services research. Many opportunities for independent work and authorship. Associate Director of WHO collaborating Centre for Classifications, Terminologies and Standards

What experience(s) or aspect(s) of your graduate education in Community Health Sciences have helped you the most in your career?
TA opportunity that has helped to mentor junior analysts. Student social events/opportunities that led me to find out about job opportunities.

What advice do you have for incoming or current graduate students?
A&end as many of the seminars/presentations and conferences that are offered - great networking opportunities!

Are you open to being contacted by students for an informational interview about my career or current position?
Yes

Email
dasouthe@ucalgary.ca